Results: Another Survey about Cursive Writing
It seems like we have regular surveys about Cursive writing and people lamenting its loss. But is it really being forgotten as much as is implied by these surveys?
1.
1.
How do you feel about how many surveys we receive about Cursive writing? We see enough, or maybe need to see more! This is an important issue and we need to raise awareness
35%
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810 votes
We see too many, we are just beating a dead horse.
13%
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288 votes
I disagree with the premise presented by these surveys
5%
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120 votes
We get surveys about cursive writing?
14%
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312 votes
I'm just here for the points, thanks!
30%
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701 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
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69 votes
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2.
To rehash the general issue - Do you feel like kids should be taught how to read and write cursive in school? Yes
71%
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1635 votes
No
7%
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156 votes
Undecided
11%
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260 votes
Points please!
10%
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224 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
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25 votes
3.
3.
Would it surprise you to find out that my kids, currently in elementary and middle school, have been taught how to read and write cursive in just the past few years? Yes
38%
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869 votes
No
33%
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755 votes
Undecided
16%
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372 votes
Again, I'm here for the points
12%
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278 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
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26 votes
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4.
Cursive writing and reading is part of the standard curriculum in the local public school here in Utah. Do you think that living in Utah has something to do with Cursive writing still being taught? Yes
19%
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426 votes
No
27%
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627 votes
Undecided
40%
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919 votes
Are we done yet? I want my points!
13%
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300 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
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28 votes
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5.
While I do think it is important to be able to read cursive writing, I do not think it is as important to write it anymore unless that is to reinforce the reading ability. Why? My opinion is that cursive was a great was to conserve the very runny ink that was used with quills and fountain pens. Modern ball point pens and pencils do not have the propensity to drop ink spots when you lift them from the paper. I think cursive was a necessary method of writing from a legibility and ink efficiency standpoint that addressed problems we no longer have, unless you are still using fountain pens and ink bottles. What do you think of my opinion? You have a point, and I agree
28%
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638 votes
You have a point, but I disagree
22%
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502 votes
You are missing the point
19%
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443 votes
Is this the last question? I want my points!
19%
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439 votes
The other answers do not convey my thoughts on the matter, maybe I'll comment below or at least in the comment box.
9%
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204 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
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74 votes
- At least you didn't add videos to each of your questions like someone here who's name I will not mention but who's initials are JLRAKE!
- I think if people want to they should be capable of it, but as a person with worsening writing due to nerve damage, I don’t think it’s now necessary or useful as it was. Certainly doesn’t help me anymore. Can’t even read it now. Lol.
- Kids should learn cursive. I have my doctorate but I only print. Who cares about the amount of ink??
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